PASOK has announced the death of Yiannis Koutsogiannis, a former deputy minister and a member of parliament for Argolida. The party said in a statement that it bids him farewell with sorrow and respect. Koutsogiannis previously served as deputy minister of transport and communications. He was also one of the founding members of the movement that became PASOK. The tribute described him as a tireless campaigner for democracy during the years of the military junta. It said he remained loyal to the principles and values of the Democratic Alignment throughout his political life.